UNIT MANAGER RN

Integritus Healthcare
New Bedford, MA
Essential Job Functions

  • Assist the DON/ADON in directing day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with the rules and

regulations governing the facility.

  • Participate in developing, maintaining, updating policies/procedures that govern functions of

nursing department.

  • Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the

nurses' stations is current.

  • Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing

Service Procedures Manual.

  • Make written & oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary, concerning

operation of the nursing department.

  • Assist in coordinating nursing with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the

residents' total regimen of care.

  • Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
  • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of quality assurance program

for the nursing department.

  • Participate in facility surveys made by government agencies as requested by the Administrator or

DON.

  • Review residents' written discharge plan. Participate in updating resident's written discharge plan

as required.

  • Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as

necessary.

  • Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services,

programs, and activities.

  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
  • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
  • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies,

charting, etc., as necessary.

  • Ensure that a sufficient number of LPNs and/or RNs are available for your tour of duty to ensure

quality care is maintained.

  • Ensure sufficient CNAs are available for your tour of duty so that nursing care meets the daily

nursing needs of residents.

  • Develop work assignments, and/or assist in completing and performing such tasks.
  • Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room

assignment, etc.

  • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
  • Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary.
  • Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
  • Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's

condition.

  • Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
  • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you current and to

maintain your license.

  • Ensure that personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal

protective equipment.

  • Monitor shift's personnel to ensure they are following safety regulations in the use of equipment

and supplies.

  • Recommend to the Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
  • Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained at all times to

meet the needs of residents.

  • Help in development of written preliminary & comprehensive assessments of nursing needs of

each resident as necessary.

  • Ensure personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan.

Qualifications

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a

graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.

  • Must have, as a minimum, 2 year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care

facility, or other related health care facility.

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in this state.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws,

regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

  • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with

and supervise other personnel.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such

action.

  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, & interpret programs, goals,

objectives, policies & procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to

handle difficult residents.
Posted 2026-01-14

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